One of the most powerful brands in the world…

Established in the 1970’s by Sir Richard Branson as a student magazine and record mail company.

Now one of the largest privately owned businesses in the U.K., comprising:

1. Over 200 companies, over 11m customers in the U.K. alone
2. Operating in 29 countries across five different continents
3. Employing over 50 000 people
4. 2006 revenues in excess of £10bn

Travel, mobile phones, financial services and music & entertainment are the four core business areas.

However the Virgin group also has wider interests that include cosmetics, health clubs, soft drinks, wine and (coming soon) space travel. To find out more go to www.virgin.com